This
lava flow is being informally called Kahauale`a 2 by HVO staff, and has been
slowly advancing northeast for about six months. The ocean entry lava began
shutting down late August 2013 and has not returned thus thrusting all surface
lava into the present flow front.

And
above, a broader view showing the nearest homes and communities, Note that the community of Glenwood and the southwestern corner of Hawaiian Acres are about three-miles from the flow front, those areas are on higher elevation than the active lava. But downslope, the southeastern sections of Hawaiian
Acres and Pahoa town are just a little over five and a half miles from the most active leading tip of this surface flow.

No
one can predict whether the Kahauale`a 2 will continue this advancement for
months to come and threaten communities and highways, cease tomorrow or rip
open a new fissure and go somewhere else … History shows that only one thing
that seems rather constant is the Hawaiian Island chain continues to grow and
Pele is in charge.

Hi Leigh,We have been trying to find the best spot to watch the PuuOo activity these days. The view from the trail of Napau crater was amazing, what are the best options to see the east side of that volcano? we couldn't find the kalapana gardens..it seems very difficult to come close to the lava flow, no guide seems to know the path...Thanks!

There is no easy or legal access to that remote flow field at this time Aurelie. It is possible to hike there but difficult. It can be very smoky and hot if you did get close to the lava breakouts, and you would want a respirator, lots of water, food, some overnight gear and navigational aids... .

... But if we wait a few months this flow front might be accessible from highway 130 near Pahoa!

LEIGH'S NEW DIGS!

About Me

Before retiring this blog my intentions for it were:
I love sharing what is happening here on the Big Island, especially the on-going lava flow and reporting on serious changes in the weather and surf conditions. When I am on-the-ball I offer daily reports (less often during stagnant or non-event times) of these and other Big Island events.
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If you would be interested in seeing my photography of molten lava, surfing and a bunch of other things I point my camera at, visit my photo galleries here: Leigh Hilbert Photography ---------
To view some of my video of the lava flows check out my YouTube website channel; KumukahiHawk
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To hear radio interviews of me talking about the lava flow you can look for the titles & links along the right side of the main page.
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To absorb some of the amazing lava action of the past few years just look through the BLOG ARCHIVES further down this page for the many first-hand accounts, lava photos, videos and stories,
Aloha,
Leigh

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Hana Hou! Magazine story

HanaHou! - the Hawaiian Airlines inflight magazine, published an article on Jack Thompson's life and challenges as the last man standing when the lava finally takes his home. This was in their August/September 2012 edition. They have a condensed version on their WEBSITE. My photos are featured. The photos used in my account of events that day

TV interview - 2 1/2 minutes

Radio interview with me about lava

If you have some time or the interest, Kim McMillon, a host on 'Arts In The Valley' (website linked here) is also a California AM radio station that did an interview with me covering questions about my lava videography & photography, Kilauea history and of my involvement with Jack Thompson and the story of his home lost to lava. The segment is about twenty minutes long:The Interview on mp3